H 476
An Act relative to medical debt exclusion from creditor reports
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Bill overview
This bill would prevent medical debt from being reported to credit bureaus. Currently, unpaid medical bills can negatively impact a person’s credit score, even if they’ve already paid them off or are struggling to pay. By excluding this type of debt from credit reports, the bill aims to help individuals maintain a healthier credit profile and reduce financial hardship. The bill is awaiting consideration in the Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure committee.
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Bud L. Williams
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Bud L. Williams
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Bill H.476 194th (Current)
An Act relative to medical debt exclusion from creditor reports
By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 476) of Bud L. Williams and Carlos González relative to medical debt exclusion from creditor reports. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Presenter: Bud L. Williams
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.476
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 8/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in A-2 |
| 12/8/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4809 |
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